I saw this sign when I visited the hospital yesterday.
I loved the sentiment. So, I took a picture.
I resolved to be mindful and try to “walk in another’s shoes”. Continue reading “Kindness 101”
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Fine Tuning
Strong social support is one of the keys to happiness and good health. Making an effort to improve relationships with people already in your life is one way to increase your social support.”— Jeanne Graner Krochta, L.P. Mayo Clinic
I have an acquaintance whose hobby is collecting “friends”.
She is warm and friendly. She has amusing conversations.
She flutters from one friend to another.
She undoubtedly has hundreds of Facebook friends.
She finds no lasting joy in friendship, only the excitement of making a new friend.
Or, rather, making an acquaintance.
Tolerance
Portland is a city of diversity.
I see people of different races and different religions wherever I go.
The children are all the same – playing in the parks and stopping to pet Ginny.
The adults welcome me into their homes or their businesses with courtesy and respect.
Summer Nightfall in Oregon
The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
I am so lucky to live here especially in the summer.
The days are so long now. It is a gift to enjoy the light.
Especially knowing that the darkness of winter is around the corner.
Beeswing Restaurant
Quirky, fun, happy!
Delicious food!
It’s no wonder that Beeswing has become one of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch.
I like it so much that I have eaten there four Sundays in a row! Continue reading “Beeswing Restaurant”
Kindness
Cards, bath salts, flowers, chocolate, cookies, walks, lunches, notes, phone calls.
Hugs. Lots of hugs.
Tears shared.***
My family.
My friends.
Lori & Sons
This is one of my favorite photos.
I am flanked by my two sons.
I used to call them my “boys”
They are men now. So, they are my sons.
As any mother would attest, they are still my boys.
I do look to them for advice and help.
I enjoy our adult conversations.
I can’t help but give advice even if unsolicited. I am their Mom!
They are both fathers now.
I am proud of them.
I know that their Dad would be proud of them too.
They are kind, caring, responsible young men.
Fatherhood is a noble and demanding undertaking.
Happy Father’s Day to my sons.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers regardless of age.
Orion’s Gift (again)
It seems as though a lifetime has passed since I started reading Orion’s Gift by Anneli Purchase.
Then, over a month ago, life was sweet and simple.
Now, adjusting to the new normal,* I am finding my way back to some of my pleasures such as reading.
Reading at the end of the day is my “happy hour”. Continue reading “Orion’s Gift (again)”
Semi-Happy Day
Today was a “semi-happy” day.
I will take that without feeling guilty.***
Literary Drinking
Early church service at 8 A.M.
It was good to participate.
I left right after communion as I was emotionally spent.
Still adjusting. Still coping. Still grieving. Just Walkin’ Continue reading “Literary Drinking”
Lori Greer in Portland 